Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

"Oh!"

At the sound of the exclamation, I saw Xander turn his head to the side and cover his eyes with his hand.

Brandon stood up straight and said calmly, "Mr. Roulder, haven't you seen people in love before?"

Xander lowered his hand. "I've seen it before, but this is the first time I've seen it done so... intimately."

He turned to me. "Ms. Crown, you really live up to your reputation in the marketing department. You've developed a new style of affection."

I was speechless.

"Are you tired standing there? Others are." Brandon ended Xander's teasing.

Xander slapped his forehead. "Look at me, so shocked that I forgot the main event."

He moved aside and said, "Boss, please."

Boss?

I was startled and then saw a short, plump man with what looked like a seven-month 'pregnant belly' walk in.

Not knowing who this person was, I instinctively looked at Brandon.

latter was already seated and gently rubbing his lips. I noticed a mark of my lipstick

seat here!" Xander eagerly pulled out

Xander had mentioned bringing someone I wanted

Technical Engineering Director, Brandon Howell, and this is our Marketing Director, Madeline Crown." He turned to us. "Mr. Howell, Ms. Crown, this is our

the

mysterious boss

in front of me did not match my

his last name

that the person who invested in Xander's company

Wasn't it Brandon?

had already

was still dazed, feeling like I had been hit with

wasn't until Xander called out to me. "Ms. Crown, stop being mesmerized by Mr.

I was speechless.

front of me, who looked thirty in the face

I'm Madeline Cromove

Please, have a seat!"

demeanor of someone who would give everyone a green

I was still a bit shocked. Ever since I found out the person who invested in Xander was a Howell, I had assumed the big boss

my assumptions, and the impact was

felt something